Scenic Viewshed Protection

One way a community can try and protect its valued rural character and scenic views is by identifying and mapping important rural viewsheds and scenic views from key scenic roads, public parks, and other locations valued by a community.

After these views are identified, a municipality may adopt ordinances, or work with landowners and developers, to design development so as to minimize the impact of the development on the important viewsheds. Given that many scenic views cross municipal borders, scenic viewshed protection efforts would benefit from planning among multiple municipalities.